After the Divorce, I Found a Thousand Bitcoins - Chapter 147

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I Got Divorced and Found a Thousand Bitcoins Episode 147

A penthouse office in a quiet luxury building not far from the White House.

It was a space that stood out with its clean and modern interior without flashy decorations.

In this secluded office prepared in secret, only two people sat facing each other – Kang Hyeon and Aiden.

“You must have had a hard time coming such a long way. Meeting with President Goldwin is quite exhausting both physically and mentally.”

Aiden smiled gently as he handed over a teacup with a subtle fragrance rising from it.

Kang Hyeon received the teacup and inwardly clicked his tongue.

The leisure to throw pointed jokes at the sitting president.

His attitude overflowed with confidence as much as the intense red light emanating from his body.

“Thanks to that, I’m maintaining tension without even having time to adjust to the time difference.”

“Haha, I know that feeling well. I experience it every time within the party myself.”

Aiden, who had lightened the mood with casual jokes, put down his teacup and changed to serious eyes.

“Mr. Choi. I think America today is going down the wrong path.”

“You’re referring to President Goldwin’s policies.”

“That’s right. The traditional values of the Republican Party lie in free markets based on solid alliances. But the current White House is turning longtime allies into enemies under the pretext of mutual tariffs, and plunging the world economy into the swamp of isolationism.”

Aiden’s voice gained strength.

Deep disillusionment with the current administration that only tapped calculators even amid the unprecedented situation of China’s strike on Taiwan seeped through.

“A strong America doesn’t come from isolation. True prosperity comes through solid solidarity with allies and predictable peace. I want to restore America’s lost leadership.”

‘Leadership, indeed.’

He was certainly a different caliber from Goldwin, who was busy intimidating others.

Kang Hyeon quietly began reading the hand that Aiden had thrown.

The reason he deliberately proposed a secret meeting and laid out his vision.

The answer was obvious.

“The upcoming presidential election. I intend to rise to the highest place on that stage.”

As expected.

Aiden had put his greatest ambition on the table.

“And to complete that arduous race, I desperately need the solid support of global leaders like Mr. Choi.”

For Aiden, who was aiming for the next presidency, KH Group with its overwhelming capital and technology was an ally he could never let slip away.

Kang Hyeon savored the warmth of the teacup with his fingertips without changing his expression.

‘Not a bad proposal. But if I’m going to place my bet, the return dividend must be certain too.’

The red light emanating from Aiden proved he was a noble person, but business was ruthless.

Kang Hyeon slowly opened his mouth.

“I deeply sympathize with Congressman Davis’s excellent vision. But as you know, putting someone on the stage of a presidential election requires taking enormous risks.”

“…”

“If I become your chip and sit at that table, I’m curious what kind of certain hand would be given to me.”

An indirect but sharp question.

At Kang Hyeon’s question about what he could do for him, a deep smile spread across Aiden’s lips.

He knew exactly what Kang Hyeon wanted.

“The invisible regulatory barriers that KH Group is currently experiencing in entering the US market. If I become the owner of the White House, I will perfectly clear away all those hurdles.”

“When you say all hurdles.”

“Next-generation robotics and artificial intelligence, and even financial infrastructure. I promise full federal government support for the core businesses that KH Group conducts within the United States.”

It was an exceptional condition.

KH Group’s global expansion project that had to be diverted to South Korea and India markets due to the Goldwin administration’s blatant America First policy.

If Aiden’s promise was kept, they would be able to penetrate the huge US market without obstruction.

‘This is definitely a certain carrot worth betting on.’

The fierce calculations in Kang Hyeon’s mind had ended.

A perfect political partner who would suppress the war that brought helplessness and lead the group’s dramatic leap forward.

The red light surrounding Aiden before his eyes seemed to shimmer even more brilliantly.

Kang Hyeon straightened his back on the sofa and extended his hand toward Aiden.

“I will clearly remember that promise.”

Aiden firmly grasped Kang Hyeon’s hand.

“I will never disappoint you, Mr. Choi. For our prosperous future.”

It was the moment when a massive alliance toward the next power was secretly formed.

It was an unexpected alliance.

A connection that came on the way out after somehow pouring out carrots to appease Goldwin’s dissatisfaction.

He didn’t want to miss that connection.

To continue leading business in the future, he needed someone to go with politically as well.

‘Aiden is an exquisite card environmentally speaking.’

A young politician.

And a man who receives Republican support.

Moreover, his future based on ability was bright.

‘There’s no more perfect partner than this.’

With him, it seemed KH Group could be grown even further.

It could be called the greatest achievement of this trip to America.

‘There are more things to do when I return to South Korea.’

It was time to begin preparations to support Aiden.

Kang Hyeon, who returned from the United States, immediately gathered the core figures of the Future Strategy Team.

With Executive Director Choi and Kwangho also attending, it became a meeting that would essentially determine the group’s future.

And it had that level of importance.

“The contents of this meeting must proceed as top secret.”

Before entering the meeting.

Kang Hyeon deliberately mentioned that this meeting was top secret.

Originally, meetings attended by Kang Hyeon don’t leak to the outside.

When Kang Hyeon, who couldn’t not know this, emphasized it once more, everyone became tense.

It meant this meeting was that important.

The expressions of the three people gathered in the meeting room hardened at once.

The core of KH Group’s core.

Even in their view, Kang Hyeon’s atmosphere was much heavier than usual.

“I had a secret meeting with Congressman Aiden Davis, the next Republican presidential candidate, in the United States.”

At Kang Hyeon’s first words, the air in the meeting room froze.

Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol pushed up his glasses and widened his eyes, and Executive Director Choi and Kwangho also couldn’t hide their surprised expressions.

A secret meeting with a US presidential candidate.

That was a massive political gamble that an individual company couldn’t rashly get involved in.

“Chairman, that means…”

When Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol carefully opened his mouth, Kang Hyeon nodded.

“Yes. We intend to fully support Aiden Davis in the next US presidential election.”

“This is an enormous risk. If it reaches President Goldwin’s ears, tremendous retaliatory measures will immediately be imposed on our group.”

Executive Director Choi, befitting the legal team director, pointed out the worst-case scenario first.

But there was no wavering in Kang Hyeon’s expression.

“I know. That’s why this meeting is top secret, Executive Director Choi.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

“Under US election law, direct political funding by foreign companies is impossible. Please find indirect support routes that can legally, but certainly, become Congressman Aiden’s political assets.”

Executive Director Choi quickly turned his mind and answered.

“There are options for indirect support through Super PACs, or hiring major lobby firms within legal limits. The most certain thing would be to undertake large-scale investments in Congressman Aiden’s district or swing states, giving him the political justification of ‘job creation.'”

“Good. Let’s go in that direction.”

Kang Hyeon turned his gaze to look at Kwangho.

In private settings, they were irreplaceable friends, but at this moment, they were thorough business partners.

“President Lim.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

“How much available cash can KH Capital currently mobilize?”

“Capital alone has over 30 trillion won in immediately available liquid assets. Combined with the entire group’s capital power, we have secured liquidity on the scale of 50 trillion won.”

A heavy silence settled over the meeting room at Kwangho’s answer.

50 trillion won in cash alone.

It was an overwhelming weapon that only KH Group possessed, one that no global corporation in the world could easily imitate.

“That’s sufficient. President Lim, please cooperate with Executive Director Choi to establish a large-scale investment corporation within the United States. You must proceed through thorough detours to avoid leaving any traces.”

“Understood. Since this is legitimate fund formation rather than money laundering, it shouldn’t take too long.”

Now that support had been decided, it was time to clearly organize what they would gain in return.

When Kang Hyeon manipulated the display, KH Group’s subsidiary status appeared on the screen.

“Once we make Aiden president, the doors to the US market will be completely open. Team Manager Lee.”

“Yes.”

“Please brief us on the blueprint for US expansion.”

Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol opened his tablet and immediately began his report.

“First is robotics. Led by Titan, whose performance was proven in the Taipei rescue operation, we can secure procurement contracts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Defense. This is entirely feasible if regulations are lifted and there’s federal government support.”

“What about the second?”

“The integration of data centers and KH Logistics. Using the experience from the data center currently under construction in South Korea, we’ll build hyperscale data centers on US mainland. KH Construction will handle the sites and construction, and based on this, we’ll deploy KH Logistics’ unmanned robot delivery network across the entire United States.”

Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol spoke of the blueprint without hesitation.

He proceeded smoothly as if he had known the topic of this meeting in advance.

It would provide Aiden with the achievement of large-scale infrastructure investment and job creation, while KH Group would dominate America’s core industries.

That was the essence of the blueprint Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol presented.

“If we secure media control through KH Entertainment on top of this, our group’s position within the United States will become solid.”

Team Manager Lee’s briefing ended.

Kang Hyeon focused intently on checking the tablet containing everything he had mentioned.

The red light emanating from Aiden flowed down like waves, passing through Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol’s blueprint and shining with even stronger intensity.

‘This plan would be the best option.’

Whether Team Manager Lee Gi-cheol’s blueprint would work properly or not was a matter for the future.

But Kang Hyeon had the ability to see that future.

Therefore, he finally confirmed that his plan was perfect and nodded.

“Perfect.”

Kang Hyeon’s eyes gleamed sharply.

“The beginning of all these plans is Aiden Davis’s election. From today, all of KH Group’s future strategies will be modified to align with that. Everyone keep this in mind.”

“We’ll keep it in mind!”

The three people’s response resonated heavily through the meeting room.

Toward the heart of America, which held the world’s hegemony, KH Group’s massive capital began to move in earnest.

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